Re: [Ayreton] Reenactor Fest Class Scheduling

Greetings! ???? I have reached the limit of folks to officially staff the SCA Information Booth. You are invited to come by and stay as long as you like,

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, Jan 30, 2009

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Greetings!
I have reached the limit of folks to "officially" staff the SCA Information Booth. You are invited to come by and stay as long as you like, with any art, craft, science, etc that you care to display. I am sorry that I cannot include anyone else not currently on the list of SCA booth staff. Thank you for offering!
Respectfully,
Alexander

I will be attending this event and as for volunteering. Please let me know what you need in the way of help. I can help out a little bit Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. Are you the group that's in the foyer? If you are, I understand your group gets a discount. Would I be offered the same discount? How do I let people know?

Greetings!
Not to worry if whatever class you might teach is not SCA period- folks from picts to present day will be attending, so "period" is several thousand years.
I do not expect anyone to have to do an "all-day" demo; I prefer to have folks trade off at the SCA display (3-4 hours each) and the class periods are under an hour unless you want them longer.
Illumination and drop spinning would be excellent for classes or the SCA display. At the SCA display, we should be SCA period, but for classes that is not as much of a problem.
I'll mark you as a volunteer-please keep an eye out for further announcements. Thanks for your help!
Respectfully,
Alexander

I would be willing to help out for a few hours each day, but not ALL DAY as I would like to have a break, how would that work out if you wanted time to shop, attend classes, etc. And I can do some painting of scrolls/scroll work, drop spinning but some of my stuff may not be al period. I can try make it seem period (use shells, etc.) Any suggestions? This would be my second time and I plan to be there Friday-Sunday.

Greetings!
I am the SCA contact person for Reenactorfest 5. It will be held on 6-9 February 2009 at the Westin Chicago North Shore (www.westin.com/ chicagonorthshor e).
Reenactorfest is a convention for reenactors from all time periods. Last year, I saw picts, Romans, crusaders, English Civil War folks, American Civil War folks, folks from the Spanish American War, Spanish Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, Desert Storm, Iraq...pretty much any conflict in history.
The person who runs the Fest was looking for some SCA participation, and I said I knew some people. So, here is the deal.
The SCA will have a display set up in a common area, centered on the merchant booth (14 Cent Flemish design) made by Lochlainn MacGregor. It is a good attention grabber, and can hold displays, tables, etc. I expect that we will want one or two people there all the time, to hand out SCA Chatelaine fliers, and info on the SCA and events. I'd like to have short, cozy demos for passers by-games, fiber arts, cooking, calligraphy and illumination, possibly pewter casting, etc...
We also have the opportunity to have classes in rooms provided by Reenactorfest. Class periods are 45-55 minutes, but we can shift times to accommodate our needs. I am looking for class instructors in most any art or science (you know, this is a "wet" site...), armoring, glassblowing (ok, without the furnace-a display and description? ), various fiber arts, garb making, pattern making, etc. I expect the classes will be SCA oriented, but there is no limit on the time period covered. Do not be constrained because all students will not be SCA, look at it as an opportunity to show folks what you know!
Finally, we have the opportunity to schedule "kinetic" demos-fighting, dancing, music, etc. These demos will be held in a demo area shared by other reenactors doing their own displays.
All persons involved in a live demo or seminar will pay only $5.00 to get in that day. All other days they attend they pay the standard gate fee for that day(s). Here is an example of how it will work. The person who brings the spinning wheel (for instance) and does that live display all day gets in for only $5 (instead of the $20 gate
fee). His or her friends pay the regular fee. So, folks who are >participants< or >instructors< get in for $5. Anyone else pays full price.
Besides classes and demos to see the convention is a huge gathering of suttlers, merchants, artists, and artisans. Even if everyone is not of the SCA period, a very many are. And even if they are not, it is incredibly interesting to see. Quite the education and entertainment.
So, if you are interested in volunteering to man the SCA display, or give a class, or participate in a live demo, please let me know. I will be putting out a schedule and more information when I have more to say. Thank you for your attention.
Respectfully,
Alexander de Seton
known to the IRS as John Seaton
596 Windsor Drive
Fox Lake IL 60020
847-587-0454
alexdeset"at" aol.com

Classes are 45 min to 1 hour, but it's our show and we can tailor it to your
needs if you think it will draw people in. We have lots of open space to set
up live displays this year, you just need to tell me what you have in mind. I
think a foyer display will be great for spinning, weaving, calligraphy, etc
and we'll do sword fighting in the live area.

There is a change to our structure this year to combat being taken advantage
of (as we have in every year past). Here it is:

All persons involved in a live demo or seminar will pay only $5.00 to get in
that day. All other days they attend they pay the standard gate fee for that
day(s).

This stops it from being a free for all... literally. Here's some examples
on how it will work for your people. The person who brings the spinning wheel
and
does that live display all day gets in for only $5 (instead of the $20 gate
fee). His or her friends pay the regular fee. We got killed because in the
past folks would say "oh, we're with the spinning wheel" and 20 people sneak in.

I am sure you understand!!

What big SCA events are coming up? Do you need flyers?

Best regards - Mike

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